Mental Health

Unraveling the Heartbreaking Link Between Autism and Suicide Ideation

Unraveling the heartbreaking link between autism and suicide ideation is essential in being able to support more students on the spectrum. The death of Caitlyn Scott-Lee at Wycombe Abbey School highlights the consequences of mental health struggles among young students. The fixation on her first-ever detention emphasizes how minor incidents can impact vulnerable individuals. It […]

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Your Child’s Mental Health: 5 Things Parents Should Never Overlook

Everyone knows how critical a child’s mental health is to their development. However, many parents do not always know how exactly to pay attention to their children’s mental health. In a recent conversation, Busola Olamuyuwa, a clinical psychologist and Yetty Williams, parenting coach and founder of LagosMums, delved into the importance of each child’s mental

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Back to School: 6 Essential Tips to Prioritize Your Children’s Mental Health

6 Essential Tips to Prioritize Your Children’s Mental Health as They Return to School As the back-to-school season approaches, parents find themselves amidst the hustle and bustle of preparing their children for a new academic year. Amidst the excitement of new teachers, friends, and experiences, it’s crucial not to overlook the significance of prioritizing your

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US Surgeon General’s Social Media Guidelines for Parents and Teenagers

The US Surgeon General’s recent guidelines on social media and youth mental health have highlighted the need for parents and teenagers to be aware of the potential risks and benefits of social media use. Read on to see the summary of 10 important guidelines that both parents and teenagers should keep in mind to promote

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How to Decide Quickly When a Child Needs to see a Therapist

Children can also be taught how to deal with complex emotions in healthy ways; as well as learn how to self-regulate in the process. However, sometimes your child might need a therapist or mental health professional to help with facing challenges. The question becomes how parents can decide quickly when their child needs to see

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How Parents can Help their Children Overcome Back to School Anxiety

Going back to school may come with some anxiety this year.  A lot of children and teens haven’t been able to feel safe or stable over the last year because of the trauma caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ways it has disrupted “normal” life. Children have different things that could be of concern,

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Your Mind and Your Money

Although any form of stress can take its toll on your health, stress related to financial problems can be especially toxic and is one of the worst forms of stress. The Coronavirus and the subsequent lock-down are having a devastating impact. The impact is being felt in our lives and on the livelihoods of individuals,

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How To Raise Children With Emotional Intelligence

As parents, it is your responsibility to raise children who have emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is actually not as complex as you might think that it is. In simple terms, Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. It means you are making emotions

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